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Handbook of forensic assessment : psychological and psychiatric perspectives /

Forensic mental health experts have gained increasing visibility in the legal arena, particularly in the area of assessment. "Handbook of Forensic Assessment" addresses this topic from a psychiatric as well as psychological perspective. With contributions from leading psychologists and psy...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Drogin, Eric York
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2011]
Series:Wiley online library.
Subjects:
Forensic Psychiatry > methods.
Mental Competency.
Mental Disorders > diagnosis.
Mental Disorders > psychology.
Psychological Tests.
United States.
Capacity and disability > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Forensic psychiatry > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Forensic psychology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Informed consent (Medical law) > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Forensic mental health experts have gained increasing visibility in the legal arena, particularly in the area of assessment. "Handbook of Forensic Assessment" addresses this topic from a psychiatric as well as psychological perspective. With contributions from leading psychologists and psychiatrists, this book discusses the interrelationship of the disciplines while offering detailed assessment protocols for a comprehensive range of forensic evaluations. Forensic psychologists are provided with sample reports for selected chapters, demonstrating the integrative as well as independent potential of contributions from both disciplines.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 824 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1118027981 (e-book)
1118093399 (electronic bk.)
9781118027981 (e-book)
9781118093399 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1002/9781118093399